While historic theaters are gorgeous, they rarely retain acoustic standards as they age. When it comes time to renovate, it’s important to preserve the historical flavor of a building while ensuring the acoustics are optimal for live concerts. This was the challenge faced when the Kennedy Center … [Read more...]
Historic Window Replacement in John Michael Kohler House
The best renovation projects preserve a building’s original history while improving it for modern use, which is why the John Michael Kohler Art Center approached St. Cloud Window to replace the windows in the historic John Michael Kohler House. About John Michael Kohler House The John Michael … [Read more...]
How Commercial Window Replacement Reduces Building Overhead
Windows are often not high on a list of considerations for business owners, but when commercial windows start to fail they can cost you a significant amount of money in the long run. Replacing commercial windows - in office, hotel, retail, school, hospital buildings - can reduce overhead in a few … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Replacing Windows
There are many factors to consider when taking on a window replacement project. Budget, timing, window frame and glass type are the most common concerns. However, there are also a number of pitfalls that are easy to fall into if you don’t know to watch out for them. FacilitiesNet identified 7 … [Read more...]
When Should You Replace Commercial Windows?
As all things do, eventually your commercial windows will reach the end of their life. However, it may not be immediately obvious when windows need to be replaced. FacilitiesNet suggests monitoring 3 key performance metrics to gauge the health of your commercial windows, to decide if you need to … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window Plays Key Role in Renwick Gallery’s AIA COTE 2018 Top Ten Award
One of our most ambitious (and rewarding) projects we’ve taken on was the restoration of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC. In November 2018, the Renwick Gallery restoration project received the AIA COTE 2018 Top Ten Award, the industry’s premier program … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window Helps Schmidt Brewery Building Secure Place On National Register
One of the most iconic buildings in St. Paul history is the Schmidt Brewing Company. Unfortunately, after its heyday, the building sat dormant for more than a decade. Now, it has a new life. Just in October 2018, the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District was listed on the National … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part Two)
(PART TWO OF TWO) Part One focused on the common issues that plague older commercial windows, the challenges of restoring them and how to know when it’s time to replace windows. Part Two focuses on the best method of replacing older commercial windows, and the concerns and common issues with … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part One)
(PART ONE OF TWO) There are common deficiencies that plague older commercial windows, due simply to the technology that was available when they were manufactured. They simply were not built to the same standard as today’s windows, resulting in premature aging and damage. As such, it may be … [Read more...]
